The Benedictine Mesa Men's Basketball team has secured a spot in the Cal Pac Playoffs after concluding the season with an impressive 18-10 overall record and a 13-7 standing in the conference. Their recent success, winning 5 of the last 6 games, was pivotal in securing a playoff berth and a respectable 5th place in the rankings.

Their journey in the playoffs begins with a matchup against the host team, UC Merced, with whom they had a split during the regular season. The game is scheduled for Friday, March 1st, at 1 PM MST, marking the opening of the Cal Pac Tournament. A victory in this game would propel them to the next round, potentially setting up a match on Sunday at 2 PM against Antelope Valley.

Analyzing the upcoming game against UC Merced, notable strengths lie in the Redhawks' conference leading 3-point percentage, while their opponents, Merced, lead in points allowed per game and turnovers per game throughout the season.

This marks the fifth time the team has qualified for the Cal Pac tournament, highlighting their consistent performance and presence in postseason play.